Salamence (Pokémon)

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Salamence ボーマンダ Bohmander #373
Artwork from R/S/E
Type Dragon Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Dragon Pokémon
Ability Intimidate Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #— Hoenn #189 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 4′11″ Imperial 1.5 m Metric 4′11″/1.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 226.2 lbs. Imperial 102.6 kg Metric 226.2 lbs./102.6 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Dragon group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 218 Battle Exp.: 2181*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Salamence (Japanese: ボーマンダ Bohmander) is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon.

Biology

Behavior

Salamence is an extremely vicious Pokémon. It is also arrogant, putting on airs their victories by spouting intense flames into the air. This behavior may be explained due to the fact that it faced many hardships to get its wings grow, and therefore, it is very proud of its achievement.

Habitat

Salamence supposedly lives atop tall mountains.

In the anime

Salamence was first seen in the 6th Pokémon movie: Jirachi: Wish Maker. Butler used it against a wild Flygon that was helping to free Jirachi from him.

Silver used his Salamence to battle Moltres in The Search for the Legend.

Drake of the Elite Four uses a Salamence in Vanity Affair.

Team Rocket found a Salamence in some underground ruins when they were searching for Ho-oh in Battling the Enemy Within.

A Salamence belonging to J appeared in Mutiny in the Bounty.

In the TFG

One Salamence figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Salamence

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red rowspan="2" class="roundy" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow class="roundy" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium class="roundy" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold class="roundy" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | {{{golddex}}} Silver class="roundy" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | {{{silverdex}}} Crystal class="roundy" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 class="roundy" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | Unknown
Generation III Ruby rowspan="1" class="roundy" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | Salamence came about as a result of a strong, long-held dream of growing wings. It is said that this powerful desire triggered a sudden mutation in this Pokémon's cells, causing it to sprout its magnificent wings. Sapphire class="roundy" style=" vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | By evolving into Salamence, this Pokémon finally realizes its long-held dream of growing wings. To express its joy, it flies and wheels all over the sky while sprouting flames from its mouth. Emerald class="roundy" style=" vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | After many long years, its cellular structure underwent a sudden mutation to grow wings. When angered, it loses all thought and rampages out of control. FireRed rowspan="1" class="roundy" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | It becomes uncontrollable if enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire. LeafGreen class="roundy" style=" vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | It becomes uncontrollable if enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire.
Generation IV Diamond rowspan="1" class="roundy" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out. Pearl class="roundy" style=" vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out. Platinum class="roundy" style=" vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold rowspan="1" class="roundy" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver class="roundy" style=" vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black rowspan="1" class="roundy" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | {{{blackdex}}} White class="roundy" style=" vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 rowspan="1" class="roundy" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | {{{black2dex}}} White 2 class="roundy" style=" vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X rowspan="1" class="roundy" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | Unknown Y class="roundy" style=" vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #Template:DRAGON color light; padding-left:3px;" | Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Bagon Emerald None Evolve Bagon FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Bagon Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Shelgon
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 34 Forever Level 83 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Evolve from Shelgon
Pokémon Ranger	Jungle Relic (during mission)

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 95		155 - 202	300 - 394
Attack: 135		126 - 205	247 - 405
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Total: 600	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Game	Generation III	Generation IV
Start	Rage Bite Leer Headbutt	Fire Fang Thunder Fang Rage Bite Headbutt
5	Bite	Bite
9	Leer
10		Leer
16		Headbutt
17	Headbutt
20		Focus Energy
21	Focus Energy
25	Ember	Ember
30	Protect	Protect
32		Dragonbreath
37		Zen Headbutt
38	Dragonbreath
43		Scary Face
47	Scary Face
50	Fly	Fly
53		Crunch
61	Crunch	Dragon Claw
70		Double Edge
79	Dragon Claw
93	Double Edge

By TM/HM

Game	Generation III
TM02	Dragon Claw
TM05	Roar
TM06	Toxic
TM10	Hidden Power
TM11	Sunny Day
TM15	Hyper Beam
TM17	Protect
TM18	Rain Dance
TM21	Frustration
TM23	Iron Tail
TM26	Earthquake
TM27	Return
TM31	Brick Break
TM32	Double Team
TM35	Flamethrower
TM38	Fire Blast
TM39	Rock Tomb
TM40	Aerial Ace
TM42	Facade
TM43	Secret Power
TM44	Rest
TM45	Attract
TM47	Steel Wing
HM01	Cut
HM02	Fly
HM04	Strength
HM06	Rock Smash

Special Moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Salamence knows Shadow Hold and Shadow Rush as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Refresh after being purified.

Trivia

Origin

Salamence appears to be based on European dragons.

Name origin

Its name may be a combination of salamander and menace. Its Japanese name is also based on salamander.

In other languages

• German: Brutalanda
• French: Drattak
• Korean: ???

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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